CHEESY CAULIFLOWER TOASTS
Trust Ina Garten to take two big food trends - cauliflower and toast - and combine them into something completely fresh. This recipe, adapted from her 2018 cookbook, "Cook Like a Pro," is a bit like an open-face grilled cheese sandwich with a nutty layer of roasted cauliflower, and spiked with nutmeg and paprika. We made it vegetarian by leaving out the prosciutto, and also lightened up on the cheese. It makes a vegetarian dinner with soup and salad, or a good snack with drinks.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, finger foods, sandwiches, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into 1/2-inch clusters. Transfer to a sheet pan and toss with the oil, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread florets out into a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir ricotta or mascarpone in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Mix in Gruyère, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside. In a toaster, toast the bread until golden.
- When cauliflower is done, remove from the sheet pan and set aside to cool. Line the pan with foil and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.
- Arrange the toasts on the lined sheet pan. Stir the cauliflower into the ricotta mixture, then divide among the toasts, spreading to the edges. Dust with Parmesan and paprika. (Recipe can be made up to this point and held at room temperature for up to 2 hours.)
- Bake until toast edges and topping are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. (If desired, broil 2 to 3 minutes to brown and melt the top.) Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with herbs, if using, then cut into halves or quarters and serve immediately.
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Aliraza Baig
[email protected]I love that these toasts are made with whole wheat bread.
Glory Emmanuel
[email protected]These toasts are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
GW TIKTOK YT
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these toasts again.
Ammara Naveed
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect party appetizer.
Great Line
[email protected]I love the cheesy, garlicky flavor of these toasts.
Mr Billa
[email protected]These toasts are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.
DOGE Commander
[email protected]I made these toasts with a variety of different cheeses. My favorite was the combination of mozzarella and cheddar.
Noman FF
[email protected]The roasted garlic in these toasts adds a ton of flavor. I highly recommend using fresh garlic if you can.
Myah Habib
[email protected]I love that these toasts are made with whole wheat bread. It makes them a little bit healthier than traditional toasts.
Trash Content
[email protected]These cauliflower toasts are a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Elie Boudahir
[email protected]I made these toasts for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get your veggies in.
ITZDice#6160
itzdice#[email protected]These toasts are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're light and fluffy, with just the right amount of cheese and garlic. I could easily eat a whole plate of them!
Muhumuza Gideon
[email protected]I'm not a huge cauliflower fan, but these toasts were surprisingly delicious. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making these again.
Tosar Aknda
[email protected]These cauliflower toasts were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the cheesy, garlicky topping.